Carpenter/emergency door
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: school bus with side emergency doors. the body side posts for the emergency door can crack.
Safety Consequence
The emergency door may not latch properly, increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant.
Corrective Action
Carpenter has gone out of business. owners were to be provided with free parts, repair instructions, and reimbursed for the labor involved.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Carpenter Industries, Inc. or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 00V015000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V015000?
NHTSA recall 00V015000 was issued by Carpenter Industries, Inc. on January 22, 2000. It addresses: Carpenter/emergency door. The recall affects approximately 3,633 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Carpenter Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.